2005 Chicago Auto Show Review & Gallery
First off this show is huge. 1.6 million sq ft on one level. And with this year the addition of two indoor test tracks has made it even bigger than before. In...
The Official MINI Armrest Revealed
Here it is folks. The final version of the official armrest that will be available from the factory and MINI dealers. As we had predicted the final version is neither the MINI-Fini...
Advanced Airbags
Among the many small changes made on January 1st for all MINI production are the new standard advanced airbags. This is a addition that hasn’t really been talked about before just recently...
Dension ICE-Link Plus Issues
As some of you may know Dension has been having a few issues with its latest release, the ICE-Link Plus. The new connector is meant to build on the success off the...
MCS Automatic Paddles
For all you folks with an automatic Cooper S on order, here is what your steering wheel will look like. Both paddles operate in the same fashion, push to downshift and pull...
A World of Parts
Built in England, engineered by Germans, powered by a Brazilian engine (that was crafted in Detroit) and designed by an American, the MINI is a unique example of the world’s best at...
MotoringFile Week in Review
We haven't done a week in review for awhile but with all the news in the past week or so I figured it might not be a bad idea. Here's are some...
The Ultimate LA Machine Contest
Designworks USA, BMW Group's in house product design firm, has two entries in this year's LA Auto Show design compeition. This year's theme is, “the Ultimate LA Machine” Based on that theme...
JCW Brake Kit Availability
This news comes from a reliable source: The JCW Sport Brake Kit will soon be available at US MINI dealerships. They are currently in stock in Germany. The part number is 34...
Fun in the Snow
As an ode to the winter storm brewing in Chicago tonight here's a short clip taken by Jason Livingood a couple of years ago during a similar storm that hit the east...